Patient Specific Design Engineer

The Patient-Specific Design Engineer creates patient-specific surgical plans and devices from patient imaging and owns each case from intake through surgeon plan approval. The engineer works directly with surgeons to define each patient’s custom surgical plan, works with quality and operations to deliver surgical plans and guides on time, and helps improve and automate the patient specific workflow. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check incoming CT scans for image quality and suitability for design
• Segment anatomy and build 3D models using image segmentation software
• Create pre-operative plans, including deformity correction, resections and alignment, and present them to surgeons for review and approval
• Lead virtual planning calls with surgeons to gather design requirements and adjust plans to their preferences
• Design patient-specific cut guides and related instruments in Solidworks, applying design for additive manufacturing principles
• Work cross-functionally to ensure high-quality and timely production and delivery of custom guides
• Support surgeons and sales team in the operating room
• Operate CT scanner to capture cadaveric specimen scans for research, marketing, and sales labs
• Coordinate with Marketing and Medical Education departments to support cadaveric labs
• Suggest process and design automations and provide input on improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and internal quality assurance standards

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering, or a related engineering field, required
• Up to 2 years medical device development experience including internships preferred

At Treace, we are revolutionizing 3D solutions for the treatment of complex bunion deformities. Our innovative, high-velocity approach enables us to consistently exceed customer expectations, delivering minimally invasive solutions that improve patient outcomes and drive efficiency for healthcare providers. By advancing reproducibility and patient satisfaction, Treace empowers foot and ankle surgeons to achieve better surgical results, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance overall care quality. If you’re seeking an opportunity to grow in your career while working with a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to meaningful innovation, Treace could be your next great career destination. Together, let’s create something greater than ourselves.